Fool's And Fast Horse Chapter Summary

Chapter 18 shows the bloody relation among the Blackfeet’s sub-groups. It gives a greater understanding of the main characters. Furthermore, defending their territory is a core valued represented in it. In this chapter we learn about Fools Crow’s and Fast horse’s development. Last, we learn about the root of Lone Eaters, Napikwan and Pikuni rivalry. Because of the crime his committed against Four Bears, Fools Crows dissociates with Owl Child. He also dislikes Fast Horse friendship with Owl Child. These events set him to desire a solitary life, “He felt the freedom of being alone” (213). Ironically, individualism is looked upon in the Blackfeet society. There is a strong sympathy for collectivism. This chapter denotes the turns of the book where Fast Horse starts declining in virtue. While, Fools Crow, White Man’s Dog, is no longer the feeble character who could not hunt and conquest women. Now, he is the predominant figure in the story. Moreover, it marks the middle of the story and foreshadows the direction of this narrative. Welch organizes this book with a beginning, middle and conclusion that follow an almost symmetrical pattern. The story becomes increasingly complex by unfolding the violence among the Blackfeet as well the peculiarities of some central characters. Further, we start learning about the history of the Native people of Montana. The fear instilled by the white men in the locals. Therefore, Fools Crow brings out the

He is ashamed that most of them are not fighting against the Napikwan whom he sees as enemy. Welch portrays a sub-division that creates a belligerent atmosphere, especially, this part where war is the north to take. The direction of the novel is shifted from the personal value of the Blackfeet as a group to their disagreement. At this point in the novel, one can see that the author’s intention is not so much about the greatness of the black feet, but their